A comprehensive collection of 64 rounds arranged specifically for cello or bass solo or ensemble. Ideal for classroom or private lesson! Solos are broken into Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, and Senior Level repertoire.read more >

Although there are many fine scale books on the market, none of them are really for INSIDE the scales to explore the various intervals, harmonized scales in triads and diatonic 7ths, and neighbor tones to achieve some chromaticism. This book helps to employ multiple-use scales (modes) by superimposing them over the given chords to expand and color them. A variety of chord progressions, taken from various forms, are used in the ideas for soloing with a complete analysis. Covers harmonized scales of the major...read more >

"Many of the devices and techniques used by ""Cannonball"" Adderley are covered in this text. In addition to the theory chapters, many melodic lines and phrases in the style of ""Cannonball"" Adderley are presented. All the lines have been transposed into one key and grouped by the harmonic background they can be played against. The accompanying play-along CD enables the students to first practice the material in one key, and then master each line in all twelve keys, working around the circle of fourths. ...read more >

"The bass has been called "the most important instrument in any band." The bass player must create interesting lines under the chord changes, keep the "time flow" or "pulse" steady, and keep the form of the song together. This book is designed to help bassists create beginning to advanced walking patterns (smooth-sounding lines) that can be used in jazz, blues, R&B, gospel, Latin and country music. By explaining the basics of intervals, chords, and scales the author builds a fr...read more >

Learn melodies and practice soloing on fourteen of the most popular old time and fiddle tunes. Play along with a great string band rhythm section: guitar, mandolin, and string bass. The compact disc has all of the tunes at slow and regular speeds with melodies, and allows you to hear just rhythm, just lead, or both. Great for cello, string bass, bass guitar, or any bass clef instrument. We'll jam all night long!read more >

This collection of jazz etudes with accompanying CDs gives students a fun and effective way to learn to play jazz style blues lines. The CD tracks provide a professional rhythm section (piano, bass, drums) to play along with, plus recordings of professional jazz musicians playing each etude. The recordings help to provide a model for the student's stylistic development, and an opportunity to play with a great band! Each of the 12 etudes provides a new challenge to master. read more >

"Book 2 continues to build strong technique, ear skills, and musicality with obtainable goals relative to those accomplished in Book 1. A large number of shifting and position studies are presented to help players learn to navigate the fingerboard. For upright bassists, there are bowing exercises and variations as well as an explanation of bow articulations. In addition, you will find a further explanation of theory, which includes: triads, inversions, basic, diatonic harmony, minor scales, modes and simple...read more >

A collection of over 200 great Bluegrass, Old Time, Country and Gospel standards. Learn to play songs written and recorded by the giants of traditional American music: Bill Monroe, The Stanley Brothers, Flatt & Scruggs, Ralph Stanley, The Osborne Brothers, Jimmy Martin, Doc Watson, and many more! Melodies are presented with a BASS LINE, lyrics and chords. The two CDs include recordings of EVERY song in the book! Also included: Valuable information on how to play bass plus step-by- step instruction ...read more >

A collection of over 200 great Bluegrass, Old Time, Country and Gospel standards. Learn to play songs written and recorded by the giants of traditional American music: Bill Monroe, The Stanley Brothers, Flatt & Scruggs, Ralph Stanley, The Osborne Brothers, Jimmy Martin, Doc Watson, and many more! Melodies are presented with a BASS LINE, lyrics and chords. The two CDs include recordings of EVERY song in the book! Also included: Valuable information on how to play bass plus step-by- step instruction o...read more >

"Mastering the Bass is a thorough method for both electric and upright bass designed to guide bassists to mastery. It begins with building strong time and rhythmic skills, a firm foundation upon which all bass playing must be rooted. Following this, students learn a wide range of grooves and practice reading all styles of music: Blues, Rock, Funk, Reggae, Fusion (including odd meters), Jazz, Latin, Baroque, Classical and more. Ear training incorporated into the method improves the students' listening skills...read more >

"Saxophonist John Coltrane was one of the most innovative, creative, and influential jazz artists of the 20th Century. Both stylistically and harmonically, he opened doors for others to follow. This book will focus on the first period of Coltrane's career, when he was with Miles Davis, and the jazz vocabulary he used. First, to help the student better understand Coltrane's bebop style of improvising, the authors discuss the use of guide tones, bebop scales, three to flat nine, targeting, and other technique...read more >

This book presents everything a beginning or intermediate bass player needs to know to participate in a jam session. There are sections that describe the anatomy of a jam session, jam session etiquette and chords and keys for jamming. A play-along CD is included with 9 typical bluegrass jam tunes. The tunes are played twice: once with the tune played on the left channel and a verbal description on the right channel and once in stereo. Joining a jam session can be intimidating. This book presents everyt...read more >

A collection of hip musical compositions by award-winning bassist Tyrone Brown. Compositions for Bass offers 10 pieces in various grooves including Swing, Latin and odd meters. The companion CD has Mr. Brown performing each piece - eight on acoustic bass and two on acoustic bass guitar. The pieces are also playable on electric bass guitar. Some tunes are suitable for solos or duets. The solo from each piece is also transcribed. In standard notation and tablature. read more >

Although there are many fine scale books on the market, none of them really go INSIDE scales to explore the various intervals, harmonized scales in triads and diatonic 7ths, neighbor tones to achieve some chromaticism and how to employ multiple uses of the scales (modes) by superimposing them over the given chords to expand and color them. A variety of chord progressions, taken from various forms, are used in the Ideas for Soloing, with complete analysis. The book covers the Harmonized scales of the Major...read more >

Question: How many bluegrass bass players does it take to screw in a light bulb?Answer: I...V...I...V...This timeless book presents suggested bass lines for dozens of bluegrass favorites, offering the root and the fifth for each chord in the progression in guitar-friendly keys. No music, tab, or lyrics are included in this book, just the song titles and the author's suggestion of a fundamental bass line in his own brand of shorthand. Perfect for the doghouse bassist wannabe!read more >

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